January weather forecast
Kernie, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Kernie, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Kernie is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kernie, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kernie have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Kernie is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Kernie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kernie, KY

Average temperature in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Kernie, KY

Average pressure in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kernie, KY

Average wind speed in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Kernie, KY

Average humidity in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Kernie, KY

Average rainfall in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Kernie, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kernie, KY

Average snowfall in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kernie, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kernie, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kernie, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kernie, KY

Average UV index in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kernie, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Kernie, KY

Average visibility in January - Kernie, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).

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